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To make classic, crispy, and sweet homemade apple fritters, you will need 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 peeled and diced apples, basic wet ingredients, neutral oil for frying, and a simple powdered sugar glaze.

Cooking time: 10 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
  • 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1⁄3 cup Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 eggs (large)
  • 1⁄2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 apples (large)
  • 3 vegetable oil
  1. Prep the apples: Peel, core, and finely dice your apples into small, bite-sized pieces.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine the batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula just until incorporated. Do not overmix, then fold in the diced apples.
  5. Heat the oil: Pour 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil to 350°F to 375°F.
  6. Fry the fritters: Drop about 1/4 cup of batter per fritter into the hot oil. Gently flatten the mounds with a spoon so they fry evenly. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
  7. Drain the oil: Remove the cooked fritters using a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.